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Peer Guide Program

The International Peer Connection (IPC) program matches new international students with friendly upper-year Western students called Peer Guides. Peer Guides connect new students to the Western community, answer questions and provide support throughout the program.

How It Works

Peer Guides are upper-year students who have already experienced the transition to University life. Peer Guides help international students get settled and adjusted by:

emailing you before you arrive to see if you have questions

acting as your guide and cultural interpreter as you transition into your new life at Western

connecting you to Western and London activities, services and resources

introducing you to other Peer Guides and students

calling or emailing you regularly until the end of the term to see if you have any questions, inform you of events, and arrange to meet with you. We also encourage you to feel free to contact your peer guide!

meeting with you at IESC events and activities for international students

Peer Guides are:

familiar with the Western campus and resources

interested in cultural exchange

dedicated volunteers who are carefully selected and trained

ready to help with your transition at Western!

When

The International Peer Connection is most active during the fall Term (September-December) but is also available in the Winter and Summer terms.

Register Today!

You can also pick up paper copies of the application form from the International and Exchange Student Centre.

After you register, we will connect you to a Peer Guide. We will also add you to the International Student Network email list and send you weekly email updates about upcoming events and other relevant information, programs, and activities.

Comments from Past Participants

We asked students how the the IPC program helped them.

"Through you I got the chance to learn a lot about Canada and make close friendships. THANK YOU!"

"As soon as I have any questions, I knew that someone can help me."

"Peer Guides are really friendly and the organizing of trips etc. has made my stay more exciting and fun."﻿

"Meeting new individuals from all over the world and learning about their experiences and various cultures and ways of living."﻿

"I had my first "real Canadian Thanksgiving" here and had a good time with my Peer Guide. I have some new friends now. And I have gained confidence when speaking English and communicate with people here."